Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus ranked #110 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #158 in 2022 and maintaining an overall ranking within the top 20% of Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 57% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 69%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency reached 73%, significantly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 739 students in 2022 to 759 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 26%, and 41% of students eligible for free lunch, up from 26% in 2022 indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 782 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 in 2023, consistent with recent years' staffing levels.
Graduation rates showed a decline to 84% in 2023 from 94% in 2022, remaining below the district average of 96%, signaling an area for attention in this Alabama middle school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Saraland Middle/Nelson Adams' attendance zone covers the entire Saraland school district, encompassing approximately 28.7 square miles. The zone generally stretches within a 7-mile radius from the school, with most students living around 4.2 miles away, making for a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus's student population of 789 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus's ranking?
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus is ranked #110 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus often compared to?
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Saraland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus?
789 students attend Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus?
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus offer ?
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus part of?
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus is part of Saraland City School District.
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